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1,000+ Scientists Worldwide Engaged in Civil Disobedience for Climate Action
Scientists chained themselves to the White House fence, blocked bridges and occupied buildings. Dozens were arrested.
Putin’s Brutality Is Part of Long History of Europe as Global Center of Violence
Despite its recent peaceful reputation, we must remember Europe's legacy of slaughter -- going back to at least 460 BCE.
Amazon Is Relentless But It Isn’t Invincible: 5 Lessons From the Union Victory
The future of the labor movement may be in worker-led self-organization, as Amazon and Starbucks victories have shown.
A Majority of Adults Still Support Masking in Public to Prevent COVID Surges
Most Black, Latinx and working-class adults support masking. Most Republicans say people should stop wearing masks.
Working for Trump, Who Spouted COVID Misinformation, Was “Painful,” Fauci Says
“I can’t agree when you say hydroxychloroquine works,” Fauci recalled thinking about one of Trump's assertions.
Democrats Lost 12-Point Lead Among Child Tax Credit Recipients After It Expired
The polling suggests that going big on economic issues will help give Democrats a boost in the midterms.
Biden Extends Student Loan Payment Pause, Erases Default Status for Millions
Progressives have advocated for Biden to move borrowers out of default – or, better yet, to cancel student debt.
Two of the “Brains” Behind Trump’s Failing Social Media Company Abruptly Resign
The site continues to experience myriad problems, including the overwhelming presence of “bots.”
Sanders, Bush Unveil Bill to Use the Defense Production Act to Fund Clean Energy
The bill could help reframe the energy independence debate away from fossil fuels and toward renewable energies.
Biden’s 2023 Budget Could Have Made Child Care Free. Instead, It Boosts Police.
Biden's own quip while introducing his budget says it all: "Show me your budget and I’ll tell you what you value.”